BROADCAST RECEPTION
1. Select the power supply mode.
2. Select the band:
FM Band: Revolve the <Band Selecting Knob> to
"FM" position.
AM Band: Revolve the <Band Selecting Knob> to
"AM" position.
SW Band: Revolve the <Band Selecting Knob> to
"SW" position.
3. Adjust the volume: Revolve <Volume Adjusting Knob>
to adjust the volume level.
4. Tuning in stations:
Manual Tuning: Press <> or <> shortly to tune.
Auto Tuning: Press and hold <> or <> to tune.
Note: When listening to FM, pull up the telescopic antenna
all the way. When tuning AM stations the telescopic antenna
is not needed and can be lowered.
5. Save stations: While receiving the approving station, press
<MENU> shortly once, "MEMORY" appears in the display.
Press <> or <> shortly to select the address for saving.
Then press <SELECT> shortly to save the station. (Note:
FM: 20 memories; AM: 10 memories.)
6. Recall stations: When listening to the radio, press <> or
<> shortly.
7. Turn off: Revolve the <Band Selecting Knob> to "OFF"
position.
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SHORTWAVE LISTENING
To learn about shortwave we recommend the two publications
below, published yearly and available from major booksellers.
Additionally, the Internet is a great resource for learning about
shortwave. Type 'shortwave reception' into your favorite search
engine.
PASSPORT TO WORLD BAND RADIO Published by Inter-
national Broadcasting Services (IBS); IBS North America, Box
300, Penn's Park PA 18943. Phone: (215) 598-9018. www.
passband.com.
WORLD RADIO TV HANDBOOK Published in the USA by
Watson-Guptill Publications, 770 Broadway, 7th Floor, New
York, NY 10003-9595. www.watsonguptill.com.
OPTIMIZING SHORTWAVE RECEPTION
Shortwave enables listening to broadcasts over vast distances
including other countries and continents. The following infor-
mation will help you get the best results.
• During the day, frequencies above 13 MHz are usually best.
• At night, frequencies below 13 MHz are usually best.
• Around sunset and sunrise, the entire shortwave range may
be good.
• Getting very close to a window and holding the radio im-
proves shortwave reception.
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